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Shahin Shahida and Sepehr Haddad were friends a long time before they joined up with forces as a fresh age duo. Guitarist Shahida and key pad participant Haddad, both of Iranian descent, became acquainted if they had been both signed up for Iran’s International College of Tehran. Despite how old they are difference — Shahida was a lowly seventh grader and Haddad was a lofty upperclassman within the tenth quality — music drew them jointly. Like teenagers all over the place, parties had been a favorite pastime for the youths. Once weekly, the pair could possibly be discovered engaging classmates with addresses of “Stairway to Heaven” as well as other well-known songs of the days, despite their insufficient classical training. Both men talk about an Iranian traditions and their musical skills and styles supplement one another, but their backgrounds are different. Haddad was created within the U.S. capital, while Shahida is really a indigenous of Iran and went to elementary college in Austria. After departing the International College of Tehran in 1975, Haddad going to California, where he became an agriculture pupil at U.C. Davis. He spent his evenings ensconced within the region’s coffeehouses, executing covers of music made well-known by Kitty Stevens and Jethro Tull. Upon graduation, he going back again to Washington, where he once again teamed musically along with his previous friend Shahida. For Shahida, he still left Iran for the U.S. 2 yrs after Haddad do and arrived in Washington, D.C., at American School, where he examined finance. Motivated by famous brands Santana and Eric Clapton, he performed in several rock groupings. He spent four years within a music group known as Amsterdam before shifting towards the group Feast or Famine. During his years with Amsterdam, he opened up for Angela Bofill and Spyro Gyra. The music of Shahin & Sepehr was utilized by the Barbara Bush Literacy Advertising campaign and Brazilian soccer players followed it for procedures. The duo proceeded to produce a demonstration and Washington radio place WLLT provided the songs a lot of air time.
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| # | Fact |
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| 1 | According to "Arabya TV, is in a hospital, in Egypt, suffering from very bad health problems. [June 2008] |
| 2 | Member of the jury at the Venice Film Festival in 1980. |
| 3 | Member of the jury at the Cannes Film Festival in 1983. |
| 4 | Complete retrospective at the Locarno International Film Festival. [1996] |
| 5 | In his autobiographical films, his character in known as Yehia. |
| 6 | Biography in: John Wakeman, editor. "World Film Directors, Volume Two, 1945-1985". Pages 199-206. New York: The H.W. Wilson Company, 1988. |
Director
Director
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaos, This Is | 2007 | ||
| Chacun son cinéma ou Ce petit coup au coeur quand la lumière s'éteint et que le film commence | 2007 | segment "47 Ans Après" | |
| Alexandria... New York | 2004 | ||
| September 11 | 2002 | segment "Egypt" | |
| Silence... We're Rolling | 2001 | ||
| El Akhar | 1999 | ||
| Destiny | 1997 | ||
| Lumière sur un massacre | 1996 | TV Series 1 episode | |
| Lumière et compagnie | 1995 | Documentary | |
| Al-mohager | 1994 | ||
| Al-qahira menauwwara bi Ahlaha | 1991 | TV Short documentary | |
| Cairo As Seen by Chahine | 1991 | Short | |
| Iskanderija, kaman oue kaman | 1989 | ||
| Al-yawm al-Sadis | 1986 | ||
| Adieu Bonaparte | 1985 | ||
| Hadduta misrija | 1982 | ||
| Iskanderija... lih? | 1979 | ||
| Awdat al ibn al dal | 1976 | ||
| Intilak | 1974 | Short | |
| Al-asfour | 1972 | ||
| Salwa | 1972 | Short | |
| Al-nass wal Nil | 1972 | ||
| Rimal min dhahab | 1971 | ||
| Al-ikhtiyar | 1970 | ||
| Al-ard | 1969 | ||
| Id al-Mairun | 1967 | Short | |
| Biya el-Khawatim | 1965 | ||
| Fagr Yom gedid | 1964 | ||
| El Naser Salah el Dine | 1963 | ||
| Nida al'ushshaq | 1961 | ||
| Rajul fi hayati | 1961 | ||
| Bein edeik | 1960 | ||
| Hubb lel-abad | 1959 | ||
| Djamilah | 1958 | ||
| Cairo Station | 1958 | ||
| Inta habibi | 1957 | ||
| Wadda'tu hubbak | 1957 | ||
| Siraa Fil-Mina | 1956 | ||
| Siraa Fil-Wadi | 1954 | ||
| Shaytan al-Sahra | 1954 | ||
| Nissae bila regal | 1953 | ||
| Sayedat al-Qitar | 1953 | ||
| Al-muharrij al-Kabir | 1952 | ||
| Son of the Nile | 1951 | ||
| Baba Amin | 1950 |
Writer
Writer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandria... New York | 2004 | ||
| September 11 | 2002 | segment "Egypt" | |
| Silence... We're Rolling | 2001 | ||
| El Akhar | 1999 | writer | |
| Destiny | 1997 | ||
| Al-mohager | 1994 | ||
| Iskanderija, kaman oue kaman | 1989 | ||
| Al-yawm al-Sadis | 1986 | screenplay | |
| Adieu Bonaparte | 1985 | ||
| Hadduta misrija | 1982 | ||
| Iskanderija... lih? | 1979 | writer | |
| Awdat al ibn al dal | 1976 | ||
| Al-asfour | 1972 | ||
| Rimal min dhahab | 1971 | Arab version - Arab version | |
| Al-ikhtiyar | 1970 | ||
| El Naser Salah el Dine | 1963 | screenplay | |
| Siraa Fil-Mina | 1956 | screenplay / story | |
| Shaytan al-Sahra | 1954 | scenario | |
| Nissae bila regal | 1953 | writer |
Producer
Producer
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarikat Sayfeya | 1988 | producer | |
| Hadduta misrija | 1982 | producer | |
| Al-saqqa mat | 1981 | producer | |
| Chafika et Metwal | 1979 | producer | |
| Iskanderija... lih? | 1979 | producer | |
| Al-asfour | 1972 | producer | |
| El Naser Salah el Dine | 1963 | producer |
Actor
Actor
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iskanderija, kaman oue kaman | 1989 | Yehia | |
| Al-yawm al-Sadis | 1986 | Rafah - le directeur du cinéma | |
| Fagr Yom gedid | 1964 | ||
| Cairo Station | 1958 | Qinawi |
Camera Department
Camera Department
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hadduta misrija | 1982 | cinematographic concept |
Soundtrack
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silence... We're Rolling | 2001 | writer: "Abema" |
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontline | 2005 | TV Series documentary production services - 1 episode |
Self
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Story of Film: An Odyssey | 2011 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Himself - Interviewee |
| Sodankylä ikuisesti | 2010 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Chacun son cinéma ou Ce petit coup au coeur quand la lumière s'éteint et que le film commence | 2007 | Himself (segment "47 Ans Après") | |
| Humbert Balsan, producteur rebelle | 2006 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| Ouija | 2006 | Himself (uncredited) | |
| There Is No Direction | 2005 | Documentary short | Himself |
| Les mondes de Chahine | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
| 20 heures le journal | 1999 | TV Series | Himself - Interviewee |
| Bouillon de culture | 1997 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| Les Mystères du Premier-Film | 1995 | Documentary | Himself |
| Lumière et compagnie | 1995 | Documentary | Himself |
| Cinéma, de notre temps | 1993 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
| L'après-Octobre | 1989 | Documentary | Himself |
| Chéreau - L'envers du théâtre | 1986 | Documentary | Director of 'Adieu Bonaparte' |
Archive Footage
Archive Footage
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Épreuves d'artistes | 2004 | TV Movie documentary | Himself |
Won awards
Won awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Award shared with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Lifetime Achievement Award | Dubai International Film Festival | |||
| 2002 | UNESCO Award | Venice Film Festival | 11'09''01 - September 11 (2002) | · Amos Gitai · Alejandro G. Iñárritu · Shôhei Imamura · Claude Lelouch · Ken Loach · Samira Makhmalbaf · Mira Nair · Idrissa Ouedraogo · Sean Penn · Danis Tanovic |
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| 1999 | François Chalais Award | Cannes Film Festival | El Akhar (1999) | ||
| 1997 | OCIC Award | Amiens International Film Festival | Al-massir (1997) | ||
| 1997 | 50th Anniversary Prize | Cannes Film Festival | Lifetime Achievement Award for his whole works. | ||
| 1995 | Horus Award | Cairo National Festival for Egyptian Cinema | Best Director | Al-mohager (1994) | |
| 1979 | Silver Berlin Bear | Berlin International Film Festival | Special Jury Prize | Iskanderija... lih? (1979) | |
| 1979 | C.I.D.A.L.C. Diploma | Berlin International Film Festival | Iskanderija... lih? (1979) | ||
| 1970 | Tanit d'Or | Carthage Film Festival | Al-ikhtiyar (1970) |
Nominated awards
Nominated awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Award shared with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Golden Lion | Venice Film Festival | Heya fawda (2007) | · Jean Bréhat (producer) · Rachid Bouchareb (producer) |
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| 2003 | César | César Awards, France | Best European Union Film (Meilleur film de l'Union Européenne) | 11'09''01 - September 11 (2002) | · Amos Gitai · Alejandro G. Iñárritu · Shôhei Imamura · Claude Lelouch · Ken Loach · Samira Makhmalbaf · Mira Nair · Idrissa Ouedraogo · Sean Penn · Danis Tanovic |
| 2001 | Gold Hugo | Chicago International Film Festival | Best Feature | Skoot hansawwar (2001) | |
| 1999 | Un Certain Regard Award | Cannes Film Festival | El Akhar (1999) | ||
| 1999 | Grand Marnier Fellowship Award | New York Film Festival | Best Film | El Akhar (1999) | |
| 1997 | Palme d'Or | Cannes Film Festival | Al-massir (1997) | ||
| 1985 | Palme d'Or | Cannes Film Festival | Adieu Bonaparte (1985) | ||
| 1982 | Golden Lion | Venice Film Festival | Hadduta misrija (1982) | ||
| 1979 | Golden Berlin Bear | Berlin International Film Festival | Iskanderija... lih? (1979) | ||
| 1979 | Gold Hugo | Chicago International Film Festival | Best Feature | Iskanderija... lih? (1979) | |
| 1970 | Palme d'Or | Cannes Film Festival | Al-ard (1969) | ||
| 1959 | Grand Prix | Moscow International Film Festival | Hubb lel-abad (1959) | ||
| 1958 | Golden Berlin Bear | Berlin International Film Festival | Bab el hadid (1958) | ||
| 1954 | Grand Prize of the Festival | Cannes Film Festival | Siraa Fil-Wadi (1954) | ||
| 1952 | Grand Prize of the Festival | Cannes Film Festival | Ibn el Nil (1951) |
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| 1 | I am young. I am only 81 years old. I hope I can keep working for another 10 years. Old age is to let oneself become old. |
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